Police seize 4 cars in Rotherham within 24 hours after motorists caught driving unlicensed

Officers recovered four cars within the space of 24 hours in Rotherham after multiple motorists were caught driving without a full license.
By Lizzie Day
Published 3rd Dec 2020, 12:40 BST
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Police stopped two drivers in Rotherham who were driving without insurance and while only holding a provisional license on Tuesday, December 1.

Both drivers have been reported, their vehicles seized and await a court date.

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In a tweet, South Yorkshire Police Operations Unit posted: “Don't think you can drive off with your kids in the car and not think we won't wait for you to come back from the school run in @SYPRotherham #siezed”.

Four cars have been seized by police in Rotherham for driving without insurance in the last 24 hours.Four cars have been seized by police in Rotherham for driving without insurance in the last 24 hours.
Four cars have been seized by police in Rotherham for driving without insurance in the last 24 hours.

Officers also stopped a third motorist on Centenary Way who was driving without insurance, the vehicle has been seized and the driver issued with points and a fine.

Police also recovered a Fiesta in Maltby after a motorist was driving unsupervised and without a full license.

In a separate incident, another resident was arrested for driving while under the influence of cannabis.

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The vehicle was stopped by officers in Maltby after the driver failed to possess a full driving license and was driving without supervision.The vehicle was stopped by officers in Maltby after the driver failed to possess a full driving license and was driving without supervision.
The vehicle was stopped by officers in Maltby after the driver failed to possess a full driving license and was driving without supervision.

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